What changed in Team Fortress 2 in 2011

All players receive a Spirit of Giving badge that reflects the number of gifts given.

Every premium account receives a free Secret Saxton.

Every map has been decorated for Smissmas with lights wrapped around every rope.

All community items previously only available in the Nice Crates are now craftable, droppable, and available through various means.

Every map has been decorated with lights to create a festive Smissmas atmosphere.

All players receive a Spirit of Giving badge to acknowledge their gift-giving efforts.

Every premium account receives a free Secret Saxton.

All community items previously only available in the Nice Crates are now craftable, droppable, and available in all the usual ways.

The Australian Christmas Update introduces new holiday-themed content and events.

The holiday update featuring Australian Christmas and Smissmas celebrations.

Double drop rates start tonight and last until next Wednesday.

Dr. Grordbort's steam-powered rocket brings gifts for the Engineer and Pyro classes.

Dr. Grordbort's steam-powered rocket brings gifts for the Engineer and the Pyro.

Double drop rates start tonight and last until next Wednesday.

The three-day trading cooldown has been removed for users whose first Steam purchase was 30 days ago or more.

New feature allowing users to create 'Buy Now' links for any item and embed them anywhere.

New feature allowing users to create 'Buy Now' links for any item and embed them anywhere.

A miniature Spy voodoo doll that clips onto the Engineer's belt, available for purchase.

A new miniature Spy voodoo doll item that clips onto the Engineer's belt, available for purchase.

The three-day trading cooldown has been removed for users whose first Steam purchase was 30 days ago or more.

A giant skull and a haunted eyeball will be featured in the Halloween event.

More hats have been added to the game for the Halloween event.

The Third Annual Scream Fortress Halloween Special is here with new spooky content.

A dramatized backstory comic will be included in the Halloween update.

Merasmus the Magician is introduced as a character in a Halloween comic.

Players can collect scattered gifts to obtain costumes for the TF mercs during the Halloween update.

Players can obtain spooky costumes for every class during the Halloween event.

Players can collect scattered gifts to obtain awesome costumes for the TF mercs during the Halloween update.

Merasmus the Magician is introduced in a Halloween comic.

Celebration of the Mann Co. Store's first anniversary with a massive update and sale.

An improved submission hub for community-created content that allows easy uploads, status checks, and feedback.

Celebration of the Mann Co. Store's first anniversary with a massive update and sale.

An improved submission hub for community-created content allowing uploads, status checks, and feedback.

Steam Trading is now out of beta and available to all players.

Steam Trading is now out of beta and available to all players.

Items are on sale in the Team Fortress 2, Portal 2, and Spiral Knights in-game stores.

Items are on sale in the Team Fortress 2, Portal 2, and Spiral Knights in-game stores.

Spiral Knights and Portal 2 now feature tradable in-game items.

A walkthrough guides players through their first trade in the new trade window.

Players can now securely trade in-game items and Steam gifts with others.

Players can invite friends to trade through Group Chat and their Friends List.

Players can opt into the Trading Beta via Steam Settings to access item inventories.

Allows secure trading of in-game items and Steam gifts between players.

Starting tomorrow find twice as many items. Enjoy!

Starting tomorrow find twice as many items. Enjoy!

A filmmaking competition celebrating the Replay Update.

A new comic released to provide backstory for the Replay Update.

The Replay Update is now live, introducing new features and content.

A filmmaking competition celebrating the best in community-created content.

A new comic released to explore the backstory of the Replay Update.

The Replay Update is now live, introducing new features and content.

Receive The Hetman's Headpiece for the Engineer and the Janissary Ketche for the Spy by pre-purchasing Mount & Blade With Fire & Sword.

Pre-purchase Mount & Blade With Fire & Sword by May 3rd to receive The Hetman's Headpiece for the Engineer and the Janissary Ketche for the Spy.

SpaceChem introduces three new TF2-themed levels, allowing players to unlock achievements and receive the new craftable element Moustachium in TF2.

Three new TF2-themed levels introduced in SpaceChem, allowing players to unlock achievements and craft Moustachium in TF2.

Players can now equip specific hats from Team Fortress 2 on Cooperative Testing Initiative robots in Portal 2.

Ten new items including nine hats and one bear available through drops, crafting, and store.

Ten new items including nine hats and one bear available through drops, crafting, and store.

Introducing three limited edition hats: 'Humanitarian's Hachimaki', 'Benefactor's Kanmuri', and 'Magnanimous Monarch' available until April 6.

Two special noisemakers added to the Mann Co. store to support Japan relief efforts.

Two special noisemakers introduced to support Japan relief efforts, available in the Mann Co. store.

Introducing three limited edition hats: 'Humanitarian's Hachimaki', 'Benefactor's Kanmuri', and 'Magnanimous Monarch' available until April 6.

All eight Shogun Pack items available for purchase in the Mann Co. Store.

Players can buy all eight Shogun Pack items directly from the Mann Co. Store.

Pre-order the game from Steam to receive all eight Shogun Pack items for free.

Eight all-new, Shogun-themed items available for players.

Eight all-new, Shogun-themed items available for players.

Pre-order Total War: Shogun 2 from Steam to receive all eight Shogun Pack items for free.

Players can collect all eight items through in-game item drops or crafting.

Players can collect all eight Shogun Pack items through in-game item drops or crafting.

Players can purchase Map Stamps to support their favorite community maps, with proceeds going to map creators.

An all-new map pack featuring community favorites, including a new map from the creator of cp_mountainlab.

An all-new map pack featuring community favorites, including a new map from the creator of cp_mountainlab.

Purchase Map Stamps in the Mann-Co store to support your favorite community maps, with proceeds going to map creators.

Players who complete the Riftwalker achievement will receive the Well Spun Hat in their in-game mailbox.

A permanent achievement that grants a redeemable code for the Well Spun Hat in Rift.

Two exclusive melee weapons added for players who pre-order Rift.

Players who complete the Riftwalker achievement will receive the Well Spun Hat in their in-game mailbox.

Two exclusive melee weapons added for Team Fortress 2 players who pre-order Rift.

Sharpened Volcano Fragment and Sun-on-a-Stick will be obtainable through crafting after the Rift pre-order period ends.

A permanent achievement added that grants a redeemable code for the Well Spun Hat in Rift.

Sharpened Volcano Fragment and Sun-on-a-Stick will be obtainable through crafting after the Rift pre-order period ends.

The finals of the ETF2L Highlander Community Challenge are approaching with eight teams remaining.

Pre-orders for the Soldier statue start on February 7th, featuring an exclusive run of 300 numbered statues.

Pre-orders for the Soldier statue start on February 7th, featuring an exclusive run of 300 numbered statues.

A new theme pack called Bullet Crops is available for map authors to utilize.

A new theme pack called Bullet Crops is being developed for map authors.

The finals of the ETF2L Highlander Community Challenge are approaching with eight teams remaining.

Purchase Monday Night Combat on Steam to receive exclusive TF2 items including an MNC-branded hat and custom Scout outfit.

Purchase Monday Night Combat on Steam to receive exclusive items in both games, including a TF2-branded hat and custom Scout outfit.

Wireplay is launching Season 8 with new unlocks allowed.

A new arena map named 'Hard Hat' has been released showcasing the new construction theme assets.

Wireplay is launching Season 8 with new unlocks allowed.

A new arena map named 'Hard Hat' has been released, showcasing the new construction theme assets.

TF2Maps.net has released a new theme pack called the construction theme.

TF2Maps.net has released a new theme pack called the construction theme.

A beta version of a new item testing system has been introduced to help community item contributors test their creations more easily.

A beta version of the new item testing system has been included in the latest update, allowing community item contributors to test their creations more easily.